2024 Kia Seltos trim levels explained
Base to top
$5,600
- 7 trims. $24,490 to $30,090.
- Base: LX AWD. Top: SX AWD.
All 7 trims
| Trim | MSRP | Destination | Engine | hp | Drivetrain | Transmission | MPG | Seats |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| LX AWD | $24,490 | $1,375 | 2.0L 4cyl | 146 hp | AWD | CVT | 29 mpg | 5 |
| S FWD | $25,090 | $1,375 | 2.0L 4cyl | 146 hp | FWD | CVT | 31 mpg | 5 |
| EX FWD | $25,890 | $1,375 | 2.0L | 146 hp | FWD | CVT | 31 mpg | 5 |
| S AWD | $26,590 | $1,375 | 2.0L | 146 hp | AWD | CVT | 29 mpg | 5 |
| EX AWD | $28,090 | $1,375 | 2.0L 4cyl | 146 hp | AWD | CVT | 29 mpg | 5 |
| X-Line AWD | $28,790 | $1,375 | 1.6L 4cyl | 195 hp | AWD | 8-speed automatic | 26 mpg | 5 |
| SX AWD | $30,090 | $1,375 | 1.6L 4cyl | 195 hp | AWD | 8-speed automatic | 26 mpg | 5 |
What changes at each step
LX to S: +$2,100
LX AWD $24,490 to S AWD $26,590.
Same specs. Equipment only.
Adds as standard: Blind spot warning, Navigation, Satellite radio, Smart key entry, Push-button start, Leather steering wheel, plus 3 more.
S to EX: +$800
S FWD $25,090 to EX FWD $25,890.
Same specs. Equipment only.
Adds as standard: Heated front seats, Power driver seat.
EX to X-Line: +$700
EX AWD $28,090 to X-Line AWD $28,790.
- Engine: 2.0L 4cyl to 1.6L 4cyl.
- Power: 146 hp to 195 hp.
- MPG: 29 mpg to 26 mpg.
No added standard equipment listed.
X-Line to SX: +$1,300
X-Line AWD $28,790 to SX AWD $30,090.
Same specs. Equipment only.
Adds as standard: Premium audio, Power driver seat.
Which trim has each feature
- Cheapest trim with heated front seats: EX FWD, $25,890. Optional from S FWD, $25,090.
- Cheapest trim with blind spot warning: S FWD, $25,090.
- Cheapest trim with Apple CarPlay or Android Auto: LX AWD, $24,490.
- Cheapest trim with navigation: S FWD, $25,090.
- Cheapest trim with premium audio: SX AWD, $30,090.
- Not on any trim: leather seats, a heated steering wheel, a 360 camera, a power liftgate or trunk, a third row, remote start, heated rear seats, a panoramic roof.
S standard. O optional. N not available. Blank: no data.
| Feature | LX AWD | S | EX | X-Line AWD | SX AWD |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Leather seats | N | N | N | N | N |
| Heated front seats | N | O | S | S | S |
| Heated steering wheel | N | N | N | N | N |
| 360 camera | N | N | N | N | N |
| Blind spot warning | N | S | S | S | S |
| Apple CarPlay or Android Auto | S | S | S | S | S |
| Power liftgate or trunk | N | N | N | N | N |
| Third row | N | N | N | N | N |
| Navigation | N | S | S | S | S |
| Premium audio | N | N | N | N | S |
| Remote start | N | N | N | N | N |
| Heated rear seats | N | N | N | N | N |
| Panoramic roof | N | N | N | N | N |
Cheapest trim with
- AWD or 4WD: LX AWD, $24,490.
- The most hp: X-Line AWD, 195 hp, $28,790.
- The best mpg: S FWD, 31 mpg, $25,090.
New for 2024
Compared with 2023. Trims matched by name.
- Added: EX FWD, X-Line AWD.
- Dropped: Nightfall AWD, SX Turbo AWD.
- Carried over with a price: 5 trims. Median change: +$1,450.
| Trim | 2023 | 2024 | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| LX AWD | $23,340 | $24,490 | +$1,150 |
| S FWD | $23,390 | $25,090 | +$1,700 |
| S AWD | $24,890 | $26,590 | +$1,700 |
| EX AWD | $26,640 | $28,090 | +$1,450 |
| SX AWD | $28,840 | $30,090 | +$1,250 |
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